Demographics in Kearny, NJ

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Kearny?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

40,570

Male

20,865

51.4%

Female

19,705

48.6%

Median Age

39.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

45.7%

Black

5.8%

Hispanic

50.9%

Asian

3.6%

Two or More

21.4%

Other

23.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

21.3%

High School or Higher

45.4%

Foreign Born

44.8%

Veterans

2.1%

Married

42.8%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Kearny, NJ has a population of 40,570 with a median age of 39.2. The racial makeup is 45.7% White, 50.9% Hispanic, 5.8% Black, 3.6% Asian. About 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 44.8%.